Sullivan guarantees "safe passage" from Afghanistan for U.S. citizens, Afghan allies after August 31
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Washington — With President Biden's deadline to pull the remaining American forces out of Afghanistan two days away, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday the Biden administration will ensure "safe passage" for U.S. citizens and Afghan allies who remain in the country after Tuesday and want to leave.
"Our message to those Americans is that after August 31st, we will make sure there is safe passage for any American citizen, any legal permanent resident," Sullivan said in an interview with "Face the Nation." "And yes, we will ensure the safe passage of those Afghans who helped us to continue coming out after the 31st of August."
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